Engineer - Controls Engineering

GE Vernova · Pallavaram

  • Experience4–8 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Levelmid
  • Posted17 Sept 2026

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is hiring in Pallavaram in energy utilities. This role looks for around 4+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Substation Automation Systems
  • IEC 61850
  • Modbus
  • T104
  • Network Concepts
  • Process Bus
  • Industrial Control Systems
  • Cybersecurity
  • Security Hardening
  • IED Integration
  • Design Engineering
  • SAS Commissioning

The role

A controls design engineer at an energy technology company develops substation automation systems using IEC 61850 and industrial control systems, integrating intelligent electronic devices and validating engineering designs. The role applies electrical engineering and cybersecurity to customer-approved designs, testing, commissioning, and technical issue resolution.

Full job description

Job Description Summary

Engineer is responsible to provide solution, execute basic & detailed design engineering for SA projects up to 765kV as per customer specification and internal standards. Initiate technical discussion and secure customer approval on Engineering documents; Deliver quality on-time document for procurement, manufacturing, testing, site erection and commissioning.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Function

Study of Technical Specification, Contract/customer requirements, technical inputsPrepare the DCS Design Concept, Design strategy, List of deliverables, finalise bill of quantity/ budget man-days, identify risk & mitigation plan based on the products & tender documents.Finalize IEDs, Bought-on-Job materials and raise purchase requisition to meet the delivery schedule.Preparation & Validation of Technical Design, Engineering Documents / Drawings, Sub Station IO List.Visit/Attend Customer discussions to secure document approvals, prepare compliance to customer observation/comments as required.Integration of IEDs with various protocols, Configure, Test/Validate, trouble shoot the SAS database.Release technical design drawings, documents and database to Internal Test team for inspection.Co-ordinate with stakeholders like FAT team for internal validation and participate in customer FAT as required.Provide support to the service team to resolve technical issues and snag lists.Co-ordinate with Product Line for closure of technical issues in design, FAT & SAS commission.Share Return of Experience across the team & implement the applicable RoEs in design phase.Manage technical interface with sub suppliers & partners.Technical support for project at ITO stage.Travel for customer visit / site if required.Adhere to all safe working procedures in accordance with EHS instructions.

Time schedule & On Time delivery

Participate with Engineering Leader / Project Manager and finalize deliverables and project planManage design time spent on relevant activitiesEnsure on-time delivery of Quality design deliverablesOn weekly basis provide Team lead and /or PM with project reviews

Project strategy, risk management, Process & Tools

Follow project strategy & highlight scope or design changes (data for claims, VO)Propose quality & cost-effective solutions.Track, manage & mitigate identified or potential deviations / risks.Comply with GE Quality Procedures, work instructions and process for seamless project execution.Anticipate and mitigate delivery issues and recommend change

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in electrical & Electronics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Relevant field experience of 4 to 8 years in SAS Engineering/Commissioning.Independent to handle the project Engineering, Customer discussion/approvals, Test, validate & troubleshoot the SAS products/system.Broad knowledge on Substation Automation System Engineering, Communication architecture, Industrial protocols like IEC 61850, Modbus, T104, Network concepts (Layer-2 &3), Process bus based Digital Substation, Automation and control system standards and regulatory compliance.Experience to integrate IEDs of multiple vendors like Hitachi, Siemens, SE, SEL; DCS/Network Troubleshoot tools.Expertise in cybersecurity best practices and security hardening techniques for industrial control systems.Basic Knowledge on Engineering process, Protection, Commissioning of SAS systems, India region utility/industry practices and standards.

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and responsive skillsAbility to work independent & Problem-solving skillsProficient to Work with cross function teams.Collaboration and Teamwork; Innovation; Convince and Influence

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No